 Submitted by Mission Hospice Society The Mission Hospice Society was founded in 1985 as a non profit society by Lilian Dudfield to provide compassionate care and support to the dying and the bereaved. Hospice emphasizes “care not cure ” for the terminally ill and the provision of social, emotional and spiritual comfort for the patient, family and friends throughout the final stage of illness, at the time of death and during bereavement.
The programs and services of the Mission Hospice Society are free. We offer bereavement support services including one on one sessions with our Bereavement Coordinator. Mission Hospice also has a widows support group, children and teens support group and grief support. "Compassionate Friends" is also offered, which is a support group for bereaved parents. The Mission Hospice Society is part of the Palliative Care Team at Mission Memorial Hospital which cares for patients diagnosed with life-limiting illnesses and, in partnership with Fraser Health, the Society provides programs, services and funds all patient care comfort needs in the Christine Morrison Hospice. Together, we strive to facilitate and create a wonderful and loving experience for all who pass through Hospice and your support allows us to continue this work. The Mission Hospice Society depends on the financial donations and support of our community, we invite you to be a part of our 40th year providing compassionate care and bereavement services to our community. In addition to this milestone we will also be celebrating our 20th annual gala. For more information, to become a gala sponsor, or to get your tickets, please email [email protected] or call 604-826-2235.  Congratulations to the award recipients and honourable mentions in this year's Peggy Staber Memborial exhibit! Explore the many beautiful art pieces inspired by this year's theme, Blue. The exhibit runs until January 18 at the Mission Arts Centre, 33529 First Avenue, open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Hounourable Mention (Child Category) Alessandra Robinson for "In the Deep" - Mixed media Jade Singbeil for "Blue City" - Watercolour and pastel Best in Show (Child Category) Jackson Copeland for "Cool Wave" - Clay Hounourable Mention (Youth Category) Jake Giesbrecht for "The Climber" - Ink Kaede Fujita for "Feeling Blue" - Coloured pencil Best in Show (Youth Category) Renee Bi for "Freedom of Dance" – Oil Hounourable Mention (Adult Category) Jacquie Pierce for "Crow in a Parking Lot" - Acrylic Robyn Plummer for "Record Snowfall" - Acrylic and modelling paste Best in Show (Adult Category) Nancy Arcand for "Whispers of the Abyss" - Clay Sculpture with mixed media
By The Magenta Rose House Best Crystals for Love, Inner Peace and Attraction Crystals and Stones can help you manifest or attract love in many different ways. Love isn’t easy to define or even recognize. But it’s something that you can certainly feel. Most crystals for love offer some form of emotional healing. You can’t expect love to find you if you’re making it impossible for loving energy to enter your heart. Amethyst is a crystal for love, inner peace, and empowerment. Even if you’re not actively seeking love, the crystal has a knack for opening your heart and attracting it! Amethyst is a strong healer of the heart. It encourages you to look inward and embrace the person that you are. Moonstone gives off nurturing feminine energy. It resonates deep within your soul and provides support. A stone of discovery. Those struggling with relationships and love can use it to look inward and identify negative patterns that lead to pain. It shines a light on those issues and gives you the strength to make changes. Citrine is fantastic for those who are suffering from a broken heart. Citrine illuminates your soul and washes away darkness that lingers. Bask in the crystal’s healing energy to tackle old wounds and find solace! Rose Quartz is said to attract potential suitors by addressing negative thinking that keeps them away! It heals old wounds and builds feelings of compassion, trust, and tolerance. Rose Quartz offers a glimmer of hope in a sea of loneliness. It fills your soul with unconditional love and opens you up to the idea of sharing it. Lapis Lazuli teaches you to use your words carefully. You can speak your truth, which will ultimately strengthen the bonds you have with everyone in your life. Black Obsidian absorbs dark energy from your auric field, allowing you to see clearly. Once you take care of the dark energy brewing inside, you can truly open up and invite healing love in. The Best Ways To Use Them
During that time, think about your intentions and let the nurturing energy wash over your body.  By Joy Cox & Margaret Peake | Photos by Margaret Peake 
The Ninth Mission Festival of Trees and Dramatic Reading of Clement Clarke Moore's “Twas the Night Before Christmas”, took place December 10th to 14th and was a success. The festival is held to support the Mission Christmas Bureau, and the five-day event managed to raise $2,000.00 in cash donations, and many pounds of non-perishable food items, as well as toys and Christmas gifts. Thank you for all the generosity of everyone who attended the event. There were 26 decorated Christmas trees from various, groups, families, churches, businesses, and organizations that were distributed through the Christmas Bureau to families/seniors in need in the Mission community. What a beautiful display of trees we had in All Saints Anglican Church Hall. There were 44 volunteers involved, plus the entertainers who performed throughout the event, and in the Dramatic Reading, Jennifer Johnson, who read “Twas the Night Before Christmas”, and to our two emcees Jo Priestley at the Opening, and Jane Boutilier at the Closure of the Event. Results of the voting by visitors to the festival for their favourite trees are as follows: People's Choice Award Bosley's Mission Best Uniquely Decorated Tree The Anthem Project Best Crafty Decorated Tree Mission Ukulele Circle Best Family Decorated Tree Fleming Family Best Business Decorated Tree Pink Flamingo Vintage Best Organization/Group Decorated Tree Mission Sunrise Rotary Best Children's Decorated Tree (12 years old & under) Abigail Blades Honourable Mention also goes to the following: Mission Health Care Auxiliary “The Cottage” Anglican Church Women – All Saints Anglican Church Freya's Kids MANY, MANY THANKS to all who in any way contributed to the success of this year's event.  Kindergarten to Grade 7 enrollment is now open for the 2025-2026 year. Call today to book a school tour and meet the principal.
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